Registration & Entries

• You must register for the 2026 series via SiEntries (once only).
• You will be issued a race number when you register – collect it at your first race and keep it for the full 2026 series.
• Enter each race individually. Entries close at midnight the day before.
• No entry on the day and no cash entries. Do not turn up if you have not entered.

On Race Night

• Bring your number to registration to be scanned before every race (VERY IMPORTANT). This ensures all runners are accounted for.
• If you decide not to run after scanning, or drop out, you must report to organisers at registration or the finish.
• All runners must register and report to the finish—failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Race Numbers

• Numbers must be worn clearly on your chest.
• Numbers pinned to shorts are difficult to scan, cause delays, and is unfair on volunteers – forcing them into awkward contact in muddy, sweaty conditions. This is not an ultra – pin your number on your on chest!
• Failure to comply may result in disqualification.
• Do not run with someone else’s number.
• Please bring your own pins.

Age Categories

• Age categories are based on your age on 31 December 2026.
• Minimum age: 15 (by 1 January 2026).

NIMRA League

• Tollymore and Millstone races are part of the NIMRA League.
• If you want to run more races like the Hill & Dales, join NIMRA (reduced fees for new members) and take part in the League. See NIMRA website for details.

Slieve Donard Race

• Slieve Donard is a standalone race with new race numbers. Entries when open will be available here: Slieve Donard Race.

Safety Rules (Important)

• Mandatory kit: compass, whistle, waterproof jacket (hood & taped seams), waterproof trousers, hat, gloves.
• No kit = no start / disqualification.
• You are responsible for your own safety.
• You cannot run with headphones, poles, dogs, prams, or children.
• See the Fell Running Association’s ‘Runners Rules’ for full details on running mountain races.

Cut-Offs & Marshal/Organiser Instructions

• You must follow all marshal and organiser instructions at all times.
• Cut-off times are applied at the discretion of the Race Organisers.
• These are in place for your safety and to protect volunteers on exposed summits, often in poor weather and fading light.
• If stopped at a cut-off follow the marshal down to the finish.
• Ignoring instructions will result in disqualification and your race will not count for the series.
• Park responsibly, car share, respect the environment, and leave no trace. See the country-side code for full details on how to respect the Mournes.
• Parking is very tight at some race locations – car sharing is a must!

Series Prizes

• Complete 6 races: Hill & Dale series prize.
• 1st male & female: cash prize + perpetual trophy.
• Veteran category winners: cash prize + perpetual trophy.
• Top 10 male & female: cash prize.
• If placed in top 10 and age category win, overall cash prize applies and the category cash prize goes to next eligible runner.
• Runner’s Runner: perpetual trophy.
• Complete all 10 races: entry into draw for 2026 entry refund.

Post-Race Venue (After Each Race)

• Buffet food.
• Cash prize: first male & female.
• Spot prizes (H&D mugs – limited edition highly coveted!). Be there to get one!

Race Routes

• For grid references and komoot route maps please refer to Hill & Dale Routes page.

Race Results

Race results for each race will be available on Webscorer:

Click here for results 

Hill & Dale Series 2026 Calendar